Applications Period

• January 2014 intake: Apply by 31 July 2013
• September 2014 intake: Apply from 1 August 2013 to 28 February 2014

Website: www.sutd.edu.sg/phd
Email: phd@sutd.edu.sg

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is one of the first universities in the world to incorporate the art and science of design and technology into a multi-disciplinary curriculum. Established in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), SUTD seeks to nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators in engineering product development, engineering systems and design, information systems technology and design, and architecture and sustainable design, to serve societal needs.

As a research-intensive university, SUTD will bring together the best minds and ideas to seek solutions to modern-day challenges and create a better future.

Highlights of the SUTD PhD Programme (Residency: 3 to 5 years full-time)

SUTD offers PhD degrees in the following areas

• Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD)
• Engineering Product Development (EPD)
• Engineering Systems and Design (ESD)
• Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD)

The SUTD PhD programme has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and is enhanced by opportunities for industry internships, overseas research exchanges and teaching experience. It is mentoring-intensive with co-supervision flexibility, which allows you to work with multiple world-class faculty members. You will also benefit from a multi-disciplinary design experience and professional development opportunities programme.

Requirement

Applicants should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree with excellent academic standing.

SUTD President’s Graduate Fellowship

The SUTD President’s Graduate Fellowship (up to 5 years) is open to all nationalities, and is awarded on a competitive basis to outstanding full-time PhD Programme applicants (e.g. those with a Bachelor’s Degree First Class Honours or equivalent). The Fellowship provides for:

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly stipend of S$3,000 for each awarded scholar and up to 10% additional stipend for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
• Annual conference funding support
• Opportunities for overseas research exchanges and/or industry internships

SUTD Leaders

Research Centres in SUTD

These vibrant research centres offer students many rewarding research opportunities.

• SUTD-MIT International Design Centre (IDC)
• Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKY CIC)
• Temasek Laboratories
• iTRUST
• SUTD-GREaT LAB (SGLab)